US continues to shun Ebola-infected citizens; second American sent to Germany
Summary
A second American working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tested positive for Ebola and was sent to Germany for treatment. The US government, under President Trump, has limited its involvement in managing the outbreak and has not repatriated Ebola-infected citizens, despite having the capacity to do so.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak in the DRC started on May 15 and is the third largest recorded, with 1,926 cases and 702 deaths as of July 12.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
- Two Americans have been infected during aid work in the DRC; both were sent to hospitals in Germany for treatment.
- The most recent infected American worked as a warehouse manager for Samaritan’s Purse and was not in direct contact with Ebola patients.
- The first infected American, Dr. Peter Stafford, was directly treating patients and was evacuated to Berlin after a delay caused by the Trump administration blocking his return to the US initially.
- The US has multiple facilities ready to treat Ebola but has kept patients abroad and limited involvement in outbreak response.
- President Trump’s administration moved to withdraw from the World Health Organization, an agency coordinating international efforts against Ebola.
- WHO leaders emphasize the need for more help and faster action to control the outbreak.
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